Free Trade Flashcards
Imports
Goods or resources that are bought and brought into a country
Exports
Goods or resources that are sold and sent out to other countries
Tariff
a fee or tax on goods that is imported in to a country
Quota
limit on an amount of a good that can be imported in a country
Embargo
refusal to trade with
Free Trade
an economic practice where countries can import and export goods with out fear of the government stopping it
Traditional Economy
Based on culture and rituals
Market Economy
Consumer choices determine how industries and financial markets operate
Command Economy
Relies on government to make all economic decisions
Mixed Economy
Limited government involvement while also applying free market concepts